Are you looking at buying a home or property that has a septic system? If so, it’s important that you know the condition of the system and how well it’s working before you buy.
Lakeland Septic Company provides professional real estate septic system inspections throughout the greater Lakeland, Florida, region. We understand how all septic systems work, and we can quickly tell you if the one at your new home is not up to speed.
The typical home inspection isn’t exactly what you’d call “through” when it comes to septic systems. It’s not uncommon for the home inspector to simply flush a couple of toilets, run some water in a sink and walk through the yard looking for wet spots. These are things any homeowner can do.
When you’re preparing for possibly the biggest purchase of your life, you want complete answers. That’s why we recommend scheduling a real estate septic system inspection before you sign any papers.
What Happens During a Septic Inspection?
Real estate septic inspections are designed to give you a clear understanding of the state of the system.
• We pump the septic tank completely to better inspect the floors and walls.
• We locate and size the tank and drain field.
• If the system is equipped with an effluent filter, we clean it.
• We run a metered stress test so we can see how the system takes water (see below).
• We provide you with a clear written report of our findings.
• As always, we educate you on the components of your septic system and the best ways to maintain and care for it.
